When you think about Chicago, the first thing that comes to mind is luxury car chases, shootouts, seasoned mafiosi and daring gangsters. So here it is. A Chicago style wedding is gangster and romantic at the same time.
You also remember that this is the birthplace of Alcapone. Hollywood turned ordinary bandits into heroes, showing how elegantly they knew how to risk their lives and look luxurious even when they were being chased, which could have ended in death.
30s style venue
In the summer, country houses, villas, clean picturesque meadows in the forest or near a pond are ideal places where a Chicago-style wedding can take place.
In winter, for this venture you can choose a country restaurant, a hotel banquet hall or a basement, which is well suited for “dark” matters. The main thing is to have plenty of space. Real mafiosi did not skimp on the holidays and always partied in grand style.
A Chicago wedding of the 30s is an occasion to show others what real chic is and who is boss in this city. The room should be decorated in the style of Chicago of the 20-30s: dark colors
, the presence of rich red color and massive curtains.
Hall decoration and menu creation
At a time when gangsterism flourished, American restaurants were decorated in black, white and red colors. The combination of these colors resembles a deck of playing cards, with which the mafiosi loved to while away their time. Tables can be covered with a black, dark blue or red tablecloth. It is also possible white version
, but only if the chairs are dark in color or there are a lot of dark napkins laid out on the table. An interesting option for decorating a wedding venue as a casino, which belongs to the mafia. Cover the windows with heavy curtains dark colors
. Burgundy will look good. Interesting!
The ransom can be carried out. It should fit well into the overall atmosphere.
The walls can be decorated with posters with decks of cards, players, and money. It’s great if you can get dummies of machine guns and Colts. “Wanted” posters are one of the mandatory items in the design if a Chicago-style wedding is being held. Photos depicting the newlyweds will add originality to the interior. Music at a Chicago-style wedding is only jazz.
- Options for celebration cakes:
- In the form of a roulette wheel
- Suitcase of American dollars
- Retro car model
- Bride and groom with guns
Long pearl beads and fur, which are worn directly on bare shoulders, will add expensiveness and chic to the image. Don't forget to complement the look with an elegant headdress decorated with a feather or brooch.
The typical hairstyle for women in Chicago in the 1930s was loose hair styled in big waves. You can decorate with hairpins, small flowers, a large red rose or a veil.
. Burgundy will look good. Makeup is the most striking part of a bride's look. Red lips, expressive black arrows on the eyes, clearly defined cheekbones and rich dark blush.
The image of the groom requires no less care when creating. All items of clothing should be perfectly ironed, and shoes should be polished to a shine.
If the budget of your celebration allows, then it is best to order a wedding suit made, then it will fit perfectly, like a real mafioso of the 30s. An interesting accessory would be suspenders and a hat.
The classic coloring of such outfits is black and white, but you can experiment with it. A black suit with a narrow vertical stripe will highlight the groom's figure. The image of an American bandit can be complemented by a hat, an expensive retro watch, cufflinks, or even a holster with a weapon on the belt.
If the length of the groom's hair allows, then it should be combed back and well styled with gel. You can make a neat parting and create several large waves.
from the corps de ballet.
Don't forget to let the host know so that it looks appropriate to the theme of your wedding.
What makes the topic attractive? The fact that it can satisfy the interests of all generations! The groom's friends will like to play tough guys who can conquer any girl and solve any problem. The bride's friends will be delighted with truly strong and powerful men who are capable of Action. Fans of good cinema will admire the truly edgy plot, and lovers of retro music will be happy to dance to the old tune “with pepper.” Your wedding will become a platform for interesting transformations and incredible, delightful improvisations! Well, your photographer will not have to create additional platforms for a memorable book about your love. However, as you know, any improvisation requires careful preparation! Therefore, having decided on the topic, start acting dons and dons!
PREPARATION FOR A WEDDING IN GANGSTER STYLE
INVITATION CARDS
Before making such a card, answer the question: “What is a gangster’s hobby?” Certainly! In their spare time, these respectful gentlemen loved to have fun cutting out colorful designs from old magazines and newspapers! By connecting letters of different sizes, formats, and fonts, they formed words of anonymous messages and threats to their rivals. Take advantage of this idea and invite guests to your wedding in such a simple and truly gangster way!
Same original version! And exactly in the spirit of gangsters who love all kinds of secrecy! For such an invitation you will need: a can of photographic film (it’s easy to open it and wrap a piece of paper with the text of the invitation around the rod), paper.
Antique paper, silk, the first, vaguely visible, very black and white photos, copper pins... Of course, if you look for all the rare details for such a postcard, half a lifetime will not be enough. But what should you do if you really want to invite guests to your wedding through such a sophisticated, ancient beauty? You can create “old times” yourself, using a secret gangster formula! By dipping a sheet of modern wallpaper (with a small flower) into strong tea leaves and drying it in the oven, we get a rare base for a postcard, ala the 20s. Now you need to lightly burn the edges and work thoroughly in Photoshop, aging the photos of modern newlyweds-gangsters. And the finishing touch - miniature copper doves and a gorgeous red ribbon! All! With such invitations, simply knock down representatives of honorary gangster clans!
Accordingly, the first version of the postcard is the most economical (not in time, in terms of finances), the third is the most expensive. On average, the cost of making invitations should not exceed 2% of the entire wedding budget, that is, when planning to make and send cards, you should invest $270.
GANster BRIDE'S OUTFIT
Silk short dress ($600)
Of course, you won’t find a rare outfit from the 20s of the last century even in the most exclusive wedding salons in the world. Although, you can try... What if you get lucky. However, we do not recommend it. Firstly, it will take a lot of time, and secondly, it will gut your wallet to the ground, because such absolutely unique things cost a fabulous amount. And the expenses are unjustified, because the dress is only needed for one day. It’s better to create an exclusive outfit (one of a kind and only for you!) from your favorite fashion designer. We do not recommend saving on the quality of fabric and accessories. After all, the gangster girls of that time looked expensive and stunningly fashionable! Several possible options:
The spirit, the style, the color are a million percent gangster. And the overall impression of the outfit is simply gorgeous. Special highlights: a hat (instead of a veil), a black lace garter (instead of the traditional white one) and a bouquet of silk flowers and swan feathers.
Long dress with hand embroidery and train ($800)
This dress (in principle, stylish and modern) can be seen in many good wedding salons. Or you can order from your favorite fashion designer. However, the main highlight of the outfit is the hem, which is not even decorated with stones and embroidery. The main element that “corresponds” to the gangster style is under the dress. This is a small ladies' revolver, which should be secured under the bride's garter. It is advisable to take several shots during wedding photo shoot, where this weapon will appear against the background of thin silk and graceful legs.
Short simple dress with fluffy hem ($300)
Or maybe you should just play black and white contrast? And buy a fluffy fitted mini-dress for the bride, and an absolutely black suit for the groom? And complement the couple’s ensemble with a composition of red flowers (carnations, remember, from “The Godfather”)? It will be economical, beautiful, stylish and fun!
In addition to the outfit, you need to think about accessories and shoes. Remember the harmonious combination of red, white and black, and use these colors in assembling the outfit, correctly placing emphasis on the main advantages of the bride’s appearance.
On average, almost 11% of the wedding budget (if you also take into account shoes and accessories) is the purchase of an outfit for the main person at the mafia ball. But, in principle, you can save a little even here - by wearing a simple short dress with a fluffy hem, long gloves, pearl long beads and complementing the look with a hairstyle in the style of the 20s.
GROOM-GANster'S OUTFIT
The groom, unlike the bride, will only need to wear a classic black suit (or black with white vertical stripes) and a hat. The shirt, scarf and tie should also be selected in black, red and white colors. A good addition to the look would be a pistol, a cigar and patent leather shoes.
The highlight of the groom's image- red socks. With a white shirt and black shoes, this piece of clothing will look incredibly exclusive! And one more special point - wedding flower on the lapel of the jacket. Small buds of white roses, calla lilies, or red carnations are best suited for this decoration.
A groom's suit with all accessories and shoes will cost you 500-600 dollars (this is 4-5% of the budget). Of course, now we are not talking about exclusive, branded haute couture suits. The main task is to maintain the style of a gangster party. All other luxury items are optional.
DRESS CODE FOR GUESTS
For men- suits and hats (required!), for women- fluffy dresses with white (red) polka dots.
Although, in principle, you can wear your favorite outfit (designed in the declared colors of the holiday). It will be enough to supplement it with paraphernalia of the 20s: toy (prop) weapons, felt hat, boas, long beads and gloves, cigarette holders and cigars.
WEDDING COURTEGE AT A GANSTER WEDDING
Peak chic for a gangster wedding - . If you manage to get such a car (and even in full dress and on the move) - congratulations, you are lucky!
If you are less fortunate, use standard limousines or other cars for your walk. But try to find a Rolls-Royce at least at an exhibition (use it for a photo shoot), or ask your photographer to “finish” the car in the process of artistic processing of your photos.
Renting a vintage car will cost you from 120 to 200 dollars per hour. Limousine - almost the same. If (on average) the ceremony and walk last about 3 hours, you will “fill” about $600 (4%) into its fuel tank. Of course, the work of your wedding photographer with Photoshop will cost you much less. Although... And you will also be deprived of such pleasure as a ride in an elegant car. The choice is yours!
RINGS OF NEWLYWED GANSTERS
The best option for wedding rings is white gold with a large diamond (for the bride) and with small cubic zirconia for the groom. Gangsters are people who are not indifferent to luxury, so the rings must be appropriate! Save on wedding rings We do not advise you, because this accessory will remain with you for life!
On average (according to 2013 prices), such rings will lighten your wallet by $2300-2600. And this is almost 20% of the wedding budget.
DECOR AND DECORATION OF THE WEDDING HALL FOR A GANSTER WEDDING
The decor of a wedding hall in a gangster style is as simple as possible. Black and white fabrics on the walls and ceiling, large format black and white photographs (it will look interesting if you stretch ropes across the entire room and attach the photos to them with ordinary clothespins). You can also decorate the hall with comic posters indicating a reward for the capture of especially dangerous violators of Prohibition - the bride and groom.
You can also decorate the hall with boas, feathers, glass beads and antique candelabra.
Decorative elements in a gangster style are very simple and uncomplicated, and therefore will not cost much. Depending on the number of guests at your wedding, you will pay your decorator between $200 and $400 (3%).
MUSIC AND HOLIDAY HOST
The ideal option is to invite a live jazz band. Although, not all your guests respect this kind of music. Try reviving a vintage record player and playing Louis Armstrong or Billy's Bend, for example. Let soundtracks from Tarantino films play in the background, with Frank Sinatra, Andriano Celentano and Elvis Presley singing. You can dance in gangster style to “Major Rock and Roll”, “Boogie Woogie”, “Orange Tie”.
Guests of the celebration should also be greeted by professional presenters in period-appropriate attire - Mr. Smith (Bone Hand) and Mrs. Turner (Bloody Lady). Once again we will focus on the requirement - PROFESSIONAL. For the quality of the holiday and good mood It is highly advisable for your guests to comply with this condition.
Hire good team and you can invite leading animators from $1000. This is almost 14% of the budget.
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WEDDING CEREMONY, PHOTO AND VIDEO FILMING
Despite the fact that gangsters are people without prohibitions and rules, who have committed hundreds of terrible crimes with impunity, they sought to conclude their marriages in the church. You can follow their example (if your own beliefs do not prohibit it), or you can simply order the visit of the master of ceremonies, and “secretly” unite the representatives of two honorary mafia clans in marriage.
But photography at the holiday is definitely necessary! Your album will become a reason for pleasant memories for many years to come. long years. The photographer will most likely suggest that you take some of the photos in black and white (to suit the spirit and time).
Again, depending on the professionalism and demand of the photographer and operator, the price for their services is determined. Word of mouth works best in this regard - ask friends and acquaintances. Thanks to recommendations from people you trust, you will find good value for money. Approximately this expense item will be 10-11% in your wedding budget. Plus - payment for the work of the master of ceremonies, or - donations for the wedding ceremony. Another 2-3%.
CELEBRATIONAL BANQUET AT A GANSTER WEDDING
Renting a restaurant and the cost of a banquet directly depends on the number of guests. This formula has been stable for centuries, and even for a gangster wedding it is unchanged. The only advice: when ordering the menu, focus on meat snacks, offer guests pizza and risotto with mushrooms.
And, of course, a wedding cake in the spirit of the era!
On average, the cost wedding banquet should not exceed 25-30% of the total wedding costs. If you see that you are catastrophically out of budget, you can replace the standard feast with a buffet. It will be more economical this way.
Well, now - a few ideas regarding the course of the most memorable day.
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IDEAS FOR A GANGSTER STYLE WEDDING
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BRIDE RANSOMEven gangsters (especially if they married the daughter of the head of a respectable clan) paid a bride price. The event itself must be held under the heading of extreme secrecy and mystery. And you need to show up at your future wife’s house in a vintage car and with the usual “guitar” to boot. Just in case. What if there is an ambush waiting somewhere behind the house and the wedding will turn into the bloodiest footage from “ Godfather"! By the way, if the groom’s friends are not deprived of acting talent, you can offer to act out something similar! Makes for an amazing family movie! |
GANSTER WEDDING CEREMONYIt will be interesting if guests who come to the wedding will be greeted by armed gangsters with shots (blanks, of course) from real weapons and will demand a password and the name of the “cartel” to which they belong. For example, the password could be the phrase: “Love is immortal!” (the password must be indicated in invitations). After pronouncing the vows, the newlyweds should be showered with red rose petals and money. |
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THE FIRST DANCE OF THE NEWLYWED GANSTERSThe first dance of the newlyweds is like another oath of loyalty to each other and the interests of the clans. Everything is solid, serious. It is best to stage a passionate tango. But even if for the newlyweds themselves wedding game playing gangsters is a good joke; you can put on a funny dance in the boogie-woogie style. |
ENTERTAINMENTAs entertainment, gangsters can be offered to collect dossiers on each other, arrange a gang showdown and play roulette or cards for money. You can also arrange a themed shoot (game), using gangster props - mustaches, hats, boas, cigars, suitcases with money, etc. |
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FINAL CHORDThe holiday needs to be ended somehow spectacularly: with a bandit cannonade, during which the groom falls at the feet of the bride and remains there for the rest of his life (as a joke, of course!); bright fireworks or throwing cakes at each other. Remember, it is the bright and cheerful moments during the wedding that form the overall impression of the guests about it! Let your gangster wedding leave an indelible trace of positivity in the souls of your family and friends, who for your sake on this day plunged headlong into the dark world of the Chicago mafia of the 20s. "Bitterly!" Donya and Don, glory to the beginning of a new clan! |
Very often, newlyweds, instead of the standard wedding scenario, prefer a wedding in unusual style, with colorful costumes and creative design. A gangster-themed party is a great idea for a wedding celebration.
Stylish outfits, original competitions, the unique atmosphere of the 30s will turn a wedding into a special event that will be remembered by the young couple and their guests for a long time.
Preparation for the holiday
The wedding celebration will be successful only if there is careful preparation. Therefore, it is important to think through everything to the smallest detail: invitations, design of the room in which the wedding will take place, costumes of the guests, outfits of the bride and groom, entertainment program.
Wedding invitations
They must be bright, certainly in a gangster style. For example, they can be in the form of playing cards, a telegram from the 20-30s, a banknote, a booklet with photos of newlywed gangsters, or a video message to members of a gangster group.
They must indicate the theme of the celebration and notify about the outfits that guests should wear.
An excellent option for invitations to gangster wedding there may be a special issue of the newspaper, which announces the unification of 2 influential clans.
Dress code for the bride, groom and wedding guests
Groom- the main mafioso at the wedding. Therefore, it should look perfect: classic suit, stylish white hat, the coolest gun.
For the bride For a gangster-themed wedding, it is recommended to choose an outfit in the style of Marlene Dietrich: no lush dresses, only tight-fitting silhouettes, elegant gloves, a veil hat, a hairstyle typical of girls of that era.
Lady's wedding invitee you should dress up in the style of the 20-30s: evening dress, stylish hat, long beads, fur cape or boa, gloves.
Outfit for men must include suit, suspenders, hat. You can complete the look with a cane, a watch on a chain, a pistol and a cigar.
Wedding hall decoration
An excellent option for a gangster-style wedding venue is a restaurant located in the basement. The hall in which the wedding celebration will take place can be decorated with black and white photographs of the newlyweds, comic posters with the inscription “Wanted,” stylized posters and decorative elements from that era.
Host of the event and musical arrangement
If possible, invite a live jazz band or get a vintage record player.
Soundtracks from Tarantino's films, the works of Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and Adriano Celentano are ideal for musical accompaniment of a wedding celebration.
Invite professional presenters to entertain the guests of the holiday, preferably man and woman. Give them suitable names, for example - Mr Colt and Mrs. Bloody Mistress . Naturally, they must be in costumes appropriate to the era.
Wedding scenario
Meeting of newlyweds at a “gangster” wedding
Guests invited to the wedding are given in advance toy guns, machine guns, rice cereal, small change, and rose petals.
The newlyweds drive up to the restaurant and the guests, following a signal from the hosts, begin to create a festive atmosphere: they shoot from pistols, applaud and shower the couple in love with rose petals, throw rice and small change at their feet.
The bride and groom are greeted by their parents: dads with mugs filled with champagne, moms with a heart-shaped loaf decorated with two crossed pistols.
Leading(Mr. Colt)
addresses the newlyweds:
Greetings dear Don (the name of the young man in a gangster style, for example, Sergio) and Donna (the name of the bride)! In honor of the merger of your family clans, accept these pistols (loaf) and gunpowder for them (salt). Let your family life be as sparkling as the flame from gunpowder and as swift as these Colts. Break off a piece of this gift and annoy each other for the last time in your life. From now on there will be no tears, no resentment, no quarrels between you. (The bride and groom break off a piece of the loaf and feed “their other half”).
Presenter(Mrs. Bloody Lady)
addresses guests:
And you, dear guests, take out your weapons and arrange a gangster fireworks in honor of the young family. (Guests comply with the presenter’s request and shoot into the sky from toy weapons and firecrackers).
Leading:
And now, honorable Don (name of the groom) and Donna (name of the bride), we ask you to provide proof of the legal merger of the clans (the newlyweds show their marriage certificate).
Presenter:
This epochal event needs to be washed! Dear heads of families, present the heroes of the occasion with a divine drink (champagne), by drinking which together, they will forever seal this sacred union, pleasing to the clans (the young people drink champagne).
The hosts invite guests to go to the restaurant where the bandit party will be held.
At the entrance to the banquet hall, guests are greeted by Al Capone's confidant and offer to pull a playing card from the deck, with a warning that it must be saved until the end of the festive evening (alternatively, you can distribute pre-distributed cards: to parents - ace, to godparents - king, to brothers and sisters - queen and jack, etc.). Then the photographer (preferably in a police costume) takes photographs of the person entering in profile and frontal view, so that a criminal file can then be compiled.
Leading:
Today there was a reunion of two mafia clans. Now you have to congratulate the young family. I hope you are concerned about good gifts. If you couldn’t find a worthy gift, don’t despair. Money is also a great gift! So, gentlemen, mafiosi, so that there are no disputes over who will be the first to give gifts to the young people, and God forbid, no one gets hurt in a shootout because of this, the order of delivery will be determined by the cards. Upon entering, each of you received a playing card. Take a close look at it. We start with the highest card. (Guests take turns approaching the newlyweds and giving them gifts)
Presenter:
I invite everyone to take their places at the tables. The chic gangster party begins!
First feast
The presenters offer to fill the glasses and greet the first toast with applause (beautiful toast in verses from the presenters).
Over time (about 10 minutes), When the guests satisfy their first hunger, the hosts continue:
Presenter:
Now Mr. Colt and I will introduce you to the files on someone that we managed to get at the police station. We think those present will be interested to know who they are dealing with (they read out the dossier one by one).
Dossier(describe specific life stories of those on whom the dossier is being compiled)
- Don ________ (groom):
The young don, cheerful and daring, fair and kind, diligently gnawing on the granite of science, set himself the goal of getting a beautiful and independent daughter as his wife. For her sake, he was ready to do crazy things. While waiting for his fate, he did not sit idly by, but rode around on his “iron horse” in search of her and worked for the benefit of the family and actively developed the business. Currently he is wealthy man and an accomplished personality.
- Donya___________ (bride):
A beautiful and independent dona, distinguished by exemplary behavior and a serious disposition since childhood, she never wastes time on trifles. Therefore, she had quite high demands on her future husband, which she discovered in the Don (groom's name). Having met her chosen one for 1 year, she agreed to become his wife.
- Gangster ____________ (witness):
He has been interested in sports since a young age, and is a master of sports in judo. He is friends with Don (name of the groom) kindergarten. She always helps him with practical advice and provides all possible assistance in all his endeavors. Weaknesses: milkshakes and beautiful girls.
- Lady_________ (witness):
I met the newlywed in my first year at (insert name) university. She is the direct opposite of Donna (the name of the bride), because she does not have a meek disposition, loves to have affairs and is not yet in the mood for serious relationship with the opposite sex. When I found out that my friend was getting married, she even shed tears because she unexpectedly hit herself in the eye with a mascara brush (she was tinting her eyelashes at that moment).
- Parents of the bride:
The head of the clan _________ and his wife ________ have been together for 30 years. During this time they raised a lovely daughter, whom they are marrying off. The girl is well brought up and respects her parents. The relationship between the head of the clan and his wife is characterized by reciprocity and trust. They are a wonderful example of what a union should be like. loving people. They hope to have grandchildren in the near future.
- Bandito___________ (bride's cousin):
From an early age he is the main defender of his cousin. Well built, has beautiful appearance and an extraordinary mind. Single. Dreams about romantic relationships. I am already ready for combat, because at the wedding of my beloved cousin I noticed a charming beauty, for whose attention I am ready to do anything.
- Groom's parents:
The head of the clan ________ and his wife _____ even before they tied the knot, they dreamed that they would have a smart and handsome son. Their dreams came true. And so, after 27 years, he announced that he was getting married. The parents, having heard about this, were slightly frightened, but, having met the bride of their beloved son, they came to the conclusion that in her person they would find a daughter, beautiful and smart.
If desired, a dossier can be compiled for all close relatives.
The presenters offer to raise a toast to such respected people.
Presenter:
Since we are having a gangster party, I propose to add a twist to its course, inherent in the spirit of that era: at a wedding, the newlyweds always covered their hats when kissing, and the guests fired pistols and shouted “Bitter!” Let's rehearse
Young people kiss, hiding behind a hat, guests shoot from toy pistols.
Then the parents of the newlyweds are given the opportunity to make welcoming speeches.
Leading:
Now the time has come for the first dance of the newlyweds - the dance of passion and love.
The bride and groom dance tango. You can also choreograph the dance to the lovers’ favorite music.
Dance break(Everybody dance)
Second feast
The hosts invite guests to the tables and offer to drink to the best moments of life that await the young couple in the future.
Then those present are given the opportunity to congratulate the newlyweds and raise a glass in their honor.
Leading:
(addresses guests)
Dear mafiosi! We invite you to familiarize yourself with what awaits you today.
So, each of you must:
- make a toast in honor of the young family;
- take an active part in the upcoming trials;
- help young people find out who their first child will be;
- don’t sit still, but dance and communicate;
- figure out which of those present you will have at your next wedding.
Attention! For participating in competitions, everyone will receive special money, which they can then exchange for special prizes.
Presenter:
It's time to check how strong, dexterous and smart modern gangsters are. We invite you to take part in several competitions. I ask people who have the following cards in their hands to come to me: queen, jack, 10... (those who have the necessary card leave).
The hosts conduct games with the participants that are in tune with the theme of the holiday..
The game "Peaceful responsibility"
Leading:
Today there was a merger of two respected clans into a large friendly family. A new cartel was born.
They say that the first year family life- the most difficult. The mafia has always had a law of mutual responsibility, so the heads of the clans set the task for their fellow gangsters - to make the life of the newlyweds easier in the first year of living together under one roof and to bring pleasant moments into their lives, to help them build a happy life.
Look, this black hat contains 12 shell casings, each of which contains a note with an order. It indicates the month and the task that needs to be completed.
Attention! We approach one by one, take out the cartridge case and read the note loudly, then write our name on it so that the young family knows who will carry out this assignment.
January– so that young people do not forget that they need to lead healthy image life - take them to the skating rink.
February– after skiing, warm the young couple in the sauna.
March– add romance to the life of a young family – organize a romantic dinner.
April– it’s time for a married couple to think about their first child – hint to them about it and give them a pack of diapers.
May– wash the windows in the house of the newlyweds to make their life brighter.
June– arrange a trip to nature with barbecue to restore vitality newlyweds
July– in honor of your wedding anniversary, arrange a beautiful fireworks display.
August– the honeymoon is coming to an end, look, maybe you need to repair the marital bed.
September– expand your life horizons and take your young family on a Ferris wheel.
October– the rainy season has begun, so wash the family limousine.
November– do some general cleaning and make your everyday life easier.
December– arrange a surprise and decorate a Christmas tree in the house of a young family, and hide a nice present under it.
Shooting game
To play this game you need darts. Notes are attached in advance to its sectors, which record the problems awaiting a young family (quarrels, boredom, financial disagreements, betrayal, etc.) and positive events (strong love, trust, mutual understanding, respect for each other’s wishes, common interests, etc. .d.).
Representatives of the groom's clan are called to participate in the game (if there are a lot of people willing, in this case, make a choice using the cards available to the guests. For example, 4 participants who have higher cards can play).
Their task is to “shoot” all unpleasant problems with darts. For a miss or falling into a sector with a positive event, there is a fine (squats, push-ups, a “penalty glass” or a monetary fine).
Game "Obshchak"
To play the game, the presenter calls 4 participants, preferably 2 guys and 2 girls.
Each of them is given a box of “dollars”. This is a “common fund” that should be immediately hidden from the police on oneself. Whoever hid it first wins.
Alternatively, players divide into pairs and hide the “money” on each other.
Game "Card Sharper"
This game is very similar to the game "Obshchak". Only instead of “dollars”, players are given a deck of cards. Condition: the cards must be hidden on yourself. It is forbidden to place more than 3 cards together.
When all the cards are hidden, the host announces that this was only half of the task. Now you need to quickly find the Ace of Spades hidden on yourself and hand it to the host.
Whoever completes the task faster will win.
Game "Shoot and steal!"
This game requires 6 participants. They are given toy guns that shoot balls, from which players must hit one of the plastic cups, pre-arranged on the table. In each cup the host puts a dollar with a color written on it.
Participants take turns making shots. Whoever misses the target is eliminated from the game. He got it - he looks at what color is written on the buck.
The presenter sets a task for the sharp shooters: to “rob” those present in the hall and bring two things corresponding to the color that was “knocked out”. The shooter who brings the items of the required color fastest wins.
Game “Dividing the Loot”
The presenter calls 8 participants, shows them a jar filled with bills of various denominations and reports that the clan members have taken the bank. Now they want to share the loot without taking money out of the bank.
The players' task is to determine by eye the amount contained in it. The winner is the participant who names the most accurate number.
Game "Money down the drain"
Guests who have not taken part in any of the competitions are invited. The presenter invites them to line up.
The presenter places a dollar bill on the floor at the feet of each participant. The task: to blow hard on the money so that it flies away and quickly reaches the finish line indicated by the presenter.
Game "Money Smells"
This game will appeal to true gangsters who know how to “sniff out” money even in their neighbor’s pocket. The player is blindfolded and asked to determine the value of a real banknote. Money is allowed to be sniffed, crushed, touched, and tasted. The one who guesses correctly receives the correct banknote as a reward.
Those who did not cope with the task will have to complete the following task: kiss guests of the opposite sex in accordance with the denomination of a banknote, the denomination of which could not be guessed.
Leading:
The respected heads of clans want to quickly find out who will be born first to a young couple - a girl or a boy. Let's help them find the answer to this question and play game “Bets are done, gentlemen!”
A toy roulette wheel is brought into the hall and guests are asked to place bets (small amounts of real money). Those who favor a boy are recommended to bet on black, and those who favor a girl are recommended to bet on red.
Anyone can take part in the first round. Then those whose bet did not win are eliminated. The game is played several times.
The results are summed up. For whom (boy or girl) was it won? more money, he will be the first to be born to the newlyweds. All the money goes to the young family fund - “for a boy or a girl.”
Dance break
Third feast
Guests are given the opportunity to make toasts and have a little refreshment.
Ritual "Bride's Bouquet" and "Bride's Garter"
The presenters invite unmarried girls to line up behind the newlywed to determine which of them will marry first. They are invited to catch the bride's bouquet.
Before the bride throws the bouquet, the groom should casually ask if she took out a lemon from the flowers. Naturally, the young woman, as if having come to her senses, takes a grenade from the bouquet, and then throws it to her friends.
While removing the garter, the young husband discovers a pistol under it and loudly announces that his wife is a fighting woman, so it is better not for strangers to approach her. Then the single guys catch the garter.
Ritual "Bride Kidnapping"
Masked men burst into the hall with pistols in their hands, shouting: “Hands up! Everyone stand still! This is a robbery!"
One of the guests is selected in advance for these roles.
The raiders take something valuable from each of the guests (then they will be used in the game “Forfeits”), and in the end they kidnap the bride as the greatest jewel of the evening.
As soon as they approach the door, the police arrest them (one of the guests) everything stolen is returned to the guests, while the policeman plays the game “Fanta”.
The main stolen jewel - the bride - must be redeemed by the groom in some special way (sing, dance, do push-ups - give preference to the groom’s talents or hobbies.)
A gangster-style wedding is exactly the option that will suit young and extravagant people. Weddings in this style are very popular today, because the forgotten 20-30s of the last century were very colorful. Holding your own celebration in this way will not be difficult if you know the main features of the mafia style.
A gangsta style wedding requires a distinctive setting. The best place for this would be a drinking establishment in the style of the Italian mafiosi Cosa Nostra or something like the American taverns of the early last century. You should immediately discard options with sushi bars, modern pizzerias and cozy coffee shops. Moderately rough and brutal interior design should be on the same page as the wedding style.
It is important that the room is spacious. Real gangsters loved chic and luxury, and economy was not inherent in them. The wedding was a reason for them to party and show the whole city how to have fun. For such people, marriage was associated with a wound to the heart fatal beauty, and such ladies were always offered the best. When choosing a room, do not forget about smoking rooms. Mafia style always means the best cigars and a lot of smoke, so you should take care of this in advance. It is also very good if there is a billiard table in the smoking room.
Wedding preparations
Most best option interior design is retro style. In the dawn of gangster clans, there was no abundance of colors; red, black, white and gold predominated. It is important to stick to such colors so that you don’t end up with a cacophony of styles. Most often, designers recommend decorating the walls of a restaurant hall with newspaper clippings and black and white photographs. However, the photo may not necessarily be a reproduction of ancient times. The bride and groom can create their own collection of retro photographs or design their love story in sepia color.
In addition to photographs, pictures with cars from those years and images will fit perfectly into the style of the wedding celebration elegant ladies in furs, as well as various musical instruments. Guests will be greatly amused by their photos in the “Wanted” section. Newspaper clippings should include big stories about the bride and groom.
Such surroundings must be presented in appropriate colors. Black, white and red colors should predominate, without excess in shades.
Preparing for a gangster-themed wedding should include creating flower arrangements. IN in this case Only red roses may be appropriate. Bouquets should be discreet, without much pretentiousness. You should also take care of a place for card tables, without them the “wedding mafia” will be incomplete. A gramophone placed on one of the tables will add a special charm to the atmosphere of those years.
The lighting in the hall should not be bright. Subdued light from floor lamps and lamps in the form of kerosene lamps is the most suitable option.
Wedding preparations also include decorating the car intended for the bride and groom. The wedding train primarily reflects the genre of the ceremony, so you will need retro cars. Holiday bureaus will help you get the missing rarity, but renting it requires money. If it is not possible to acquire such a car, you can use any luxury car. For example, Mercedes. It’s just best to choose a car in the corresponding white and black colors. The wedding procession should be decorated with white or red ribbons, without excess in detail.
Another nuance that you should think about in advance is invitations to the celebration. With their help, you need to notify guests not only about the date and place of the ceremony, but you should also indicate the dress code. Invitations should be issued accordingly. To do this, you can use a leaflet similar to a standard police orientation initial years last century. Newspaper clippings are often used that mention the merger of powerful families. Invitations that look like a ticket to a cabaret are suitable.
Along with the invitations, you should select souvenirs that will be given to guests. This could be a dice or card, a printed dollar bill, etc. in that style.
Cloth
Perhaps the most important is the gangster style of clothing for a wedding. In choosing outfits, preference should be given to retro style. Women's outfits of those years were very beautiful and elegant, so there is no point in abandoning them. They were not lush; they were made mainly from silk. The vintage style of the dress was distinguished by an elongated and fitted cut; the girls complemented their look with long gloves, a fur stole and an abundance of pearls. There was no veil; instead, they wore an elegant hat, complemented by a veil, or a shiny tiara.
In addition to the question of what to wear to a gangster wedding, you should also think about the appropriate makeup. It can be smoky, the eyes stand out thin arrows. For creating suitable image you shouldn’t skimp on powder: in those days it was fashionable to have too much pale skin. Lips should be highlighted with scarlet lipstick.
The groom should wear a classic suit, a little baggy in style. Pants should have a high waist, a plain shirt, suspenders instead of a tie, and patent leather lace-up shoes as shoes. A very important element is the hat; without it, you can’t be a gangster, just like without a fake machine gun.
Hairstyles for a gangster wedding should not be voluminous. The groom slicks his hair with gel, the bride slightly curls her curls and pins them back with hairpins.
It is important that the guests and participants of the wedding train are also dressed appropriately, so we select costumes for the guests in advance. Men should dress in three-piece suits, pointed boots and hats. Suits can be black, white or dark gray, as well as pinstripes. Long raincoats look appropriate. Men need to be given “weapons” and cigars. Women must wear evening dresses and fishnet stockings. Their heads should be decorated with neat hats, and their necklines should be decorated with diamonds and pearls, even artificial ones.
Celebration
In order for everything to go as smoothly as possible, we assign the roles of bridesmaids and other guests in advance. All of them must participate in organizing the event. There is no point in completely abandoning traditional wedding rituals, especially since gangsters have always paid tribute to them. Mafiosi paid a ransom for a gangster wedding, especially in Italian culture. It was intended for the bride's parents and was paid in advance. Wedding ransom Mafia style is best paid in dollars and presented in a suitcase. You can also buy jewelry for the required amount and bring it to the bride’s house in a canvas bag. The ransom for a mafia-style wedding is prepared by the groom's side.
A wedding in this style should be fun and noisy. Cabaret girls dance here, there are cheerful conversations and laughter, and there are also funny competitions. Music for a gangster wedding should be lively and fiery.
Themed weddings are gaining popularity by leaps and bounds. What style should you choose for the celebration? If your couple has a rowdy disposition, then you will definitely like a wedding in the style of Chicago of the 30s. Portal Svadebka.ws presents to your attention funny scenario gangster wedding!
Meeting of young people
The newlyweds arrive at the wedding restaurant, where guests greet them and shower them not with petals, but with money (not real money, of course). The bride and groom approach their parents. Moms hold a heart-shaped loaf with images of pistols, and dads hold a tray with mugs filled with champagne.
The presenter says:
Viva young people! Honorable Don _____ and dear Donna _____! Accept these pistols (i.e. loaf) and gunpowder (i.e. salt) as a gift in honor of the union of your family clans. And may your life be as frisky as these two Colts, and as bright as the flame from this vigorous gunpowder! Break off a piece and annoy your friend for the last time in your life!
The newlyweds break off a piece of a loaf and feed each other. And the presenter continues:
I ask everyone to take out their weapons and arrange a gangster fireworks in honor of the young people!
Guests take out toy guns (crackers) and shoot into the sky.
The presenter says:
And now, dear head of the _____ family, I ask you to open a bottle of gangster champagne and pour this divine drink to the young people. Many people will be surprised why young people drink from mugs. It's very simple: all the great gangsters during Prohibition drank from teapots and cups so as not to arouse suspicion from the police. And we do the same!
Champagne is poured into mugs, the young people drink the drink. The presenter continues:
Now break those mugs for good luck! And witnesses, quickly cover your tracks - hide the evidence so that the police do not discover our gangster party.
Witnesses use a broom to collect glass shards into a cotton bag labeled “evidence.”
The presenter continues:
And now,The Honorable Don _____ and the Honorable Donna _____, show us proof of the legal reunification of the clans.
The newlyweds show the host and guests their marriage certificate. The presenter says:
So, dear guests, I invite everyone to go to the hall where our “gangster party” or gangster party will be held.
On this festive evening, money and whiskey, jazz and cards, cigarette smoke and tireless passion will come first! You will find yourself in the very heart of mafia clans. Today there is a huge stir around our young family, which you now have to congratulate! Prepare your money, gentlemen mafia!
But in order to avoid clashes and shootouts due to clarification of the order, the order of presenting gifts will be determined by our gangster family with the help of playing cards. _____ and _____ each take out one card from their deck, thereby determining the group of congratulators.
The newlyweds take out a card, determining who will congratulate them. Gift giving is carried out. Then the leader says:
And now I ask you to take your places at the luxurious tables. The gangster party begins: here and now!
First feast
The guests take their places at the tables. And the presenter continues:
Please feel free to fill your glasses and greet the first toast with stormy applause!
Honorable Don _____!
Dear Donna _____!
Connecting hearts with each other
And having concluded a legal marriage,
You live with your family,
Do not allow trouble into your home.
Let the sun shine more often in life,
Let bad weather pass you by
And your rings do not fade,
Love will not change to sadness.
Let him inspire and lead
Love call from year to year.
We wish you so many happy years,
How long will “Bitter!” last?
The guests are drinking.
And now, dear gentlemen, let’s have a drink and a snack, because you will need a lot of strength, since the evening is just beginning.
Guests are given 5-8 minutes to satisfy their first hunger. Then the leader says:
Ladies and gentlemen! I would like to introduce you to the structure of our wedding evening, code-named “Gangster Party”. Today you will:
- say a toast in honor of the young;
- take part in special stylized test competitions such as “Rounder”, “Criminal Couple”, “Gangster Dance”, etc.;
- dance and chat with each other;
- place bets on the firstborn;
- figure out who will get married next.
For participating in competitions, each of you will receive special banknotes (chips), which you can exchange with the newlyweds for special prizes.
But since there are a lot of gangsters gathered here, I can’t do without assistants who will become witnesses. So that they perfectly match the concept of our holiday, I give them gangster attributes: a hat and a tie with revolvers.
The presenter puts a hat with a veil on the witness, and a tie with images of dollars on the witness, and continues:
Since today we are organizing a gangster party, I propose to add a spicy note to today's celebration. According to gangster traditions, when kissing, they must cover themselves with... a hat. Let's try it? Bitterly!
The presenter gives the young people a hat. The guests shout: “Bitter!”, and the newlyweds kiss, hiding behind their hats. The presenter says:
Dear Sirs, I am sure that many of you associate the times of gangsters with the word “mafia”, which means “family” in Italian. So let's fill our glasses and drink to our young parents.
A background song about parents is playing. The guests have a drink and a snack. And the host gives the floor to the groom’s parents:
I give the floor to Don's parents _____
The toast is made by the groom's parents. After which the presenter says:
And of course, this will be the height of disrespect, you can even put a bullet in my head if I don’t give the floor to _____ and _____ - Donna ____’s parents!
After a toast from the bride’s parents, the host announces the newlyweds’ dance:
Let's look at the first dance of the young - the dance of passion and love!
The young people dance, a dance break is announced for 30-40 minutes.
Second feast
Guests are invited to the tables, the host says:
Dear gangsters and their ladies! Having organized our gangster evening today, you and I found ourselves on a powder keg. The police can come here at any time, because drinking alcohol is prohibited by law. But we don’t care - let’s raise our glasses, and, of course, drink to the young people.
The guests drink, and the host continues:
Gentlemen! And now the auction is announced! I have two things that once belonged to the bride and groom. You can buy them back not for money, but for kind words spoken to our new gangster family. So, I consider the auction open! Who will name the most kind words addressed to the newlyweds, he will win!
Lot No. 1. Don _____'s notebook, which contains telephone numbers of female persons he once knew. How many kind words are you willing to purchase this treasure for?
Lot No. 2. The next lot is a rolling pin - an ordinary kitchen item, which, however, can be used as a means of protecting and educating a husband. How many kind words will this lot sell for?
There is a "sale" of lots. The owners of things are considered to be those guests who said the most kind words to the newlyweds.
After the auction the presenter says:
Gentlemen gangsters, we live in turbulent times, it’s worth thinking about secrecy. I will give you a sheet of paper, and you, secretly from each other, write next to your name your nickname in gangster circles and give the sheet to your neighbor. Try not to repeat yourself!
A sheet of paper is passed around the tables (a table with the surnames and first names of the guests), on which the guests enter their nicknames opposite their surname. Having received the sheet, the presenter says:
Gentlemen, we are serious gangsters! We need to check all the code names. For example: _____. Who do you think it is? The bride's clan answers!
The host reads out the nickname of someone from the groom's family, and someone from the bride's family must guess. The one who guessed correctly is given a prize. If guests cannot guess, then you can give hints. For example, say that _____ has black hair and a light suit.
You and I live on the run,
We often rush for time,
But I can't say
That it's all in vain.
Let's not rush life,
Appreciate beautiful moments
At the same time live, love, create
It will be easier for you, no doubt.
I propose to raise a glass to the best moments in the life of our charming married couple!
The guests are drinking. And the presenter says:
Now let's check how strong, dexterous and smart modern gangsters are. Let's hold a couple of competitions!
"Stylish gangster tie"
Participants: guests (two guys and six girls).
Props: ties.
The presenter says:
As you know, a real gangster must be dressed elegantly. Nothing, perhaps, adorns a man more than a fashionable tie!
Two guys and six girls are invited to the hall, who are divided into two teams: 3 girls + 1 guy. The essence of the competition is that the first girl takes a tie, runs up to the guy and ties his tie, kisses him, unties the tie and runs back, hands it to the second participant, who performs the same actions, the third - in the same way, at the end shouting:
My dear, you look like a million!
The team that completes the task first wins.
"Money down the drain"
Participants: guests.
Props: banknotes.
Guests stand in a line and each participant is given a banknote. Their task is to blow on the bill as hard as possible so that it flies further than the rest.
"Shuler"
Participants: guests.
Props: cards.
Participants are given 15 cards, which they must hide as securely as possible in their clothes so that competitors do not find them. After this, the presenter announces the essence of the competition: you need to find a certain card on yourself: the queen of hearts, the king of spades, etc. The one who finds the right option the fastest will win.
Next, the floor is given to friends and colleagues. A musical pause is announced. If your budget allows, you can invite artists to perform parodies of Don Corleone and other famous characters from Chicago in the 1930s.
After this, guests can be shown a Love story filmed in a gangster style, and a couple more competitions can be held.
"Counterfeiters"
Participants: guests.
Props: felt-tip pens, sheets of paper the size of a banknote.
Participants are divided into two teams and placed in a line behind each other. Each team is given a marker and a piece of paper. The essence of the competition: participants must pass a sheet of paper from one participant to another, completing one of the elements of the banknote: serial number, denomination, etc. The team whose bill resembles the original at least slightly wins.
"Criminal Couple"
Participants: guests.
Props: handcuffs, a bottle of whiskey or tea, wrapping paper, ribbon.
The presenter says:
We're having a Chicago themed party! And at such a party you can’t do without handcuffs? Couples are invited to participate in the next competition, come out, don’t be shy.
The essence of the competition is that participants in pairs are handcuffed to each other (the left hand of one participant to right hand another). They are given a bottle of whiskey (tea), wrapping and a ribbon. The task of the participants is to wrap the bottle in paper and tie the ribbon with a bow, and then present the gift to the heroes of the occasion. Whoever does it faster wins.
"Counting the Loot"
Participants: guests.
Props: 3-liter jar with money.
A 3-liter jar is filled with money in advance. Write down the total amount of money so as not to forget. 4-5 participants are invited to participate.
The presenter shows the participants a 3-liter jar and says:
A gang of gangsters robbed a bank, now you need to count the loot. However, you cannot take money out of the bank! Who can determine by eye how many rubles the gangsters will get?
The jar is given to each participant for 1 minute to count. The one who names the closest number wins.
" Gangster dance"
Participants: guests.
Props: accessories for gangsters: hats, black glasses, pistols, cigars, etc.
The presenter invites you to take part in the competition, dividing those interested into pairs “m + f”. And says:
Today John Travolta and Uma Thurman were supposed to come to us to perform their famous gangster dance. But they were arrested. Let's elect their deputies! Which one of you will dance the best gangster dance?
Couples are given gangster accessories. They put them on and dance to the music from the movie "Pulp Fiction." The presenter and the witness show them a master class.
Third feast
After the competitions, the guests sit down at the table and make toasts. And then the presenter announces:
Now let's determine which of the girls will have the same happiness as our bride in the near future. We ask all unmarried beauties to come to the center of the hall.
You can do this unusual option old rite. Let the bride have a lady's pistol and several ribbons in her hands. One of the ribbons will be tied to the gun. The bride holds the gun and ribbons in her hands raised above her head. Single girls They come up and choose one ribbon for themselves, form a circle around the bride. After the leader's command, the girls pull the ribbons towards themselves. The one with the ribbon tied to the gun will be the next to get married. They say the next toast.
And withNow we will find out which of our gangsters will get married soon. We invite all single men to come to the center of the hall. Don ____, take off your garter.
You can play with the removal of the garter: let the groom, while trying to remove the garter, accidentally find a gun that falls to the floor.
The groom throws the garter. The winner is determined and makes a toast.
Raising money for the firstborn
The presenter says:
Now let's place bets on who will appear first in the clan of young people: a boy or a girl. You can bet on a boy from a witness, and on a girl from a witness. So, let's begin! Whoever places the highest bet correctly will receive a gift from the newlyweds.
Witnesses go to the guests with a list, writing down the amounts. At the end - counting the money, determining the gender of the first-born and the winner of the bets.
Or you can collect money for your first child in the following way. Organize a separate bookmaker's corner in the banquet hall, where bets will be accepted on a boy and a girl. And guests will be given chips that can be exchanged for a gift from the newlyweds or a photo with them!
Bride kidnapping
During the celebration, you can kidnap the bride in such an interesting way.
Let a policeman come into the hall and say:
Please pay attention, gentlemen!
I'm the top cop in all of Chicago
Guarding peace and order, as always,
I know everything and am aware of every step here.
Today an urgent signal was received,
An identikit was drawn up and a search was launched.
Among the guests I recognized with certainty
A criminal, a threat to society.
Half-face smile, eyes shining with fire,
There is vigor in the movements, and peace in the soul.
But most importantly, they congratulate her today,
The sign is clear, because there is no other like it.
All the mafiosi call her "bride"
She is famous in gangster circles.
And behind bars there will be a place for her,
The criminal is almost in my hands.
Well, the signs all coincided exactly,
And there is a basis for arrest -
I'll put handcuffs on her urgently,
She will have to go to prison for a long time.
He goes to the bride, handcuffs her and is about to take her out of the hall. To which the witness or presenter says:
Maybe we can somehow come to an agreement?
The policeman answers:
Yes, who do you take me for?
I'm the most incorruptible here in the whole area.
I won’t give up my honor for coins...
Although... there is not a word in the law about voluntary contributions.
Then the presenter (witness) says:
Dear mafiosi! This arrogant policeman has arrested our beautiful bride and wants to take her to prison. In order to free her, we will have to organize a bribe. To achieve this, the groom is ready to sell anything. We buy, don't be shy.
The groom's friends sell magnets, calendars with photos of the newlyweds, etc. to the guests. You can pay either with money or with chips received for participating in competitions.
When a policeman is given a bribe, he says:
Ready to close my eyes
And stop your business!
The abduction of a bride can also be organized as an attack by one of the hostile clans. To do this, 2-3 daredevils, dressed in costumes and masks, run into the hall and take the bride hostage. And the groom and the witness must prepare the ransom.
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